Bluzoom Report post Posted December 15, 2020 I started making belts when I was 17, back in the late 60's. I started with just any old Tandy veg tan. At some point I found a leather, French Butt, that was lovely to work with and had a nice hand. It didn''t dry out and made beautiful belts. I have made belts off and on since, but three years ago started a small custom shop and I have yet to find a very nice quality veg tan leather like that French Butt. Does anyone else remember that or is there anything available today that might compare? Thanks for your help in advance. I live in New Mexico and local sources are few and far between. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted December 15, 2020 55 minutes ago, Bluzoom said: I started making belts when I was 17, back in the late 60's. I started with just any old Tandy veg tan. At some point I found a leather, French Butt, that was lovely to work with and had a nice hand. It didn''t dry out and made beautiful belts. I have made belts off and on since, but three years ago started a small custom shop and I have yet to find a very nice quality veg tan leather like that French Butt. Does anyone else remember that or is there anything available today that might compare? Thanks for your help in advance. I live in New Mexico and local sources are few and far between. What ever you do dont try and google LOL. Seriously do you have any more info like a company name? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluzoom Report post Posted December 16, 2020 Oh dear, Google. Who would have thought? Seriously, I have but google doesn't really tell you what the quality, feel and other characteristics are. I was hoping that you might have that answer for me, or at least point me in the right direction. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted December 17, 2020 On 12/15/2020 at 6:25 PM, Bluzoom said: Oh dear, Google. Who would have thought? Seriously, I have but google doesn't really tell you what the quality, feel and other characteristics are. I was hoping that you might have that answer for me, or at least point me in the right direction. Thanks i meant it to be a joke "french Butt" gets more than leather companies on google lol. I will also look some more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arturomex Report post Posted December 18, 2020 On 12/17/2020 at 12:59 PM, chuck123wapati said: i meant it to be a joke "french Butt" gets more than leather companies on google lol. I will also look some more. LOL I hope you weren't under spousal supervision when you made that foray, Chuck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
